Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Pieces of a Puzzle ❯ Chapter Eight ( Chapter 8 )
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By: siberianknight 
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 09.02.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 357 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Gundam Wing Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 09.02.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 357 | Status: Completed
Author's Notes: I hope that my adding original characters isn't throwing people off any. Several of these characters are actually old characters which I've used before in prior non-yaoi Gundam Wing fanfics (those were written only for me ... :blush:) Honor and Laurie are both mine and then Kenzie and Aya are my best friend's creation (which she graciously allowed me to borrow and use in this story. ^_^
In this chapter (which is somewhat short because it's a bridge chapter) I've began using the term phase for their progress through the academy. Now, I've had numerous discussions with fellow Bleach fanatics and none of us can agree exactly what goes on in the academy (or why you're are there for so long). Abarai Renji (Vice-Captain of the sixth gotei) states that he's reached the third phase at one point in a flashback to when he and main female character, Kuchiki Rukia, were in the academy. I have used that as the basis for determining whether you graduate with honors or not. After something that someone said about the lower ranked members of the gotei not knowing their zanpakutou's name (don't fret if this doesn't make any sense it will by chapter eleven), I decided that it wasn't a factor in graduating from the academy. So, that's where I stand, and really I was only explaining this to those of you who do read the manga / watch the anime. Happy reading everyone!
-- Siberianknight
Warnings: Mild language and angst. Duo is with someone other than Heero in this, but it is only skimmed over nothing graphic ... but it was necessary. -- just to warn everyone.
Status: COMPLETE
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Duo paced back and forth in his dorm room. It had been over five hours since Heero had witnessed the kiss and run away. With no idea where Heero was, Duo was becoming very concerned and slightly angry. He must have run through the events over a million times in his head, and every time he could see why Heero was upset; however, being gone this long and not even trying to talk to Duo was a little childish, or so Duo thought.
The sound of the door opening caused Duo’s heart to begin pounding within his chest. Heero stood in the doorway, a tired and sad expression upon his chiseled face. “Duo ...”
“Heero.” Duo suddenly began to feel awkward, unsure of what to say to this man whom he’d loved for the past five years.
“Duo why? Why did you kiss her?”
Duo’s mouth hang agape for a few moments, as the reality of what Heero had just asked him sank into his mind. “I -- God ... Heero, you really think that I would kiss someone other than you?! Heero -- if you think that I’d ever cheat on you, then you don’t really know me!” All the emotions which had been warring within Duo since the start of this mess, finally merged together and fed his anger. “How the hell could you think that of me!?” Duo grabbed a few clothes and stormed to the door. He paused and looked directly into Heero’s eyes. “Well!? Are you just going to stand there with that stupefied expression on your face?”
Heero’s response was a glare. Duo huffed and threw open the door, with a loud slam he was gone. Heero turned and stared at the white door. He was puzzled as to why Duo didn’t want to talk and try to work through everything. The question had been a simple one, and Heero had thought very hard about what he was going to say to Duo. However, what he had said upset Duo, and Heero had no idea why. “Duo’s so confusing sometimes.” Heero walked over to his bed and lay back onto the fluffy softness.
He gazed blankly at the ceiling. “I’ll wait until he calms down, then talk to him ... after all, I’ll see him in class tomorrow.” Heero rolled onto his side; the empty space beside him hurt him more than he had expected. A knot slowly formed in the pit of his stomach, and a tear quietly escaped from his eye. What had he done?
Duo never showed for his classes the next day, and Heero knew that it was because of him. He had replayed their very short confrontation over and over in his head, but was never able to figure out just what had angered Duo. It wasn’t as if Duo hadn’t kissed Hilde, because he did, so that made Heero’s question legitimate. “Heero!” A familiar voice called out to him from across the quad. Heero tried to find who it belonged to, but there were too many people walking before him. Finally he noticed a blond head bobbing in and out through the crowd. It was Quatre. “Heero, there you are. I’ve been looking everywhere for you.”
“I was in class.”
“I’ve got a message from Duo. He said that if you want to try talking again, meet him at the oak tree in the quad this evening around eight.”
Heero felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from his heart, Duo was giving him a second chance. “Thank you, Quatre.” He was unable to hide the bright smile which formed on his face, but he didn’t really care if Quatre saw how happy that made him.
“You’re welcome.”
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Duo sat under the massive oak which was in the center of the quad. The campus was quiet this night, and the stars shown brightly down on the snow covered ground. Duo looked behind him when he heard footsteps approaching. He was disappointed that it wasn’t Heero, but it was still early.
Hilde sat down next to Duo and smiled sheepishly. “I saw you sitting here by yourself and thought you might be lonely.”
“No, I’m waiting on someone.”
“Oh, really? Well, can I wait with you?”
“Sure.” Hilde hid her smile behind her hand; she leaned slightly against Duo’s shoulder and waited with him in silence.
Heero walked through the snow, his heart feeling hopeful and his mind racing trying to think of what to say to Duo. He never expected the walk upon the scene which lay before him. Hilde was tucked under Duo’s arm, her head resting on his shoulder. Heero’s heart lurched into his throat; he didn’t know what to say or do. If he continued toward Duo and confronted him, he could hear exactly what he didn’t want to hear; however, if he ran away he would always wonder, but he would be safe from being the one who was turned down.
Heero’s feet moved on their own free will up to Duo. Anger flooded his senses. Duo was elated to see that Heero had arrived, but was puzzled as to why he looked so angry. Then he remembered that Hilde had become cold and Duo had draped his cloak around the two of them. “Heero ... wait --” Heero grabbed Duo’s kimono and lifted him to his feet.
“Bastard.” Heero whispered, tears stinging his eyes. He shoved Duo violently back against the tree, causing Duo’s lower back to hit hard against the top of the bench. Duo’s head snapped backwards from the impact and slammed against the trunk of the tree with a sickening thud. Hilde screamed as Duo slumped down onto the ground. Heero glared at the girl and then stormed off in the direction of the dorm.
Hilde tried to rouse Duo, but he had been knocked out completely. Blood gushed from the wound on the back of his head, causing the young girl more concern. “Someone help me! Please!” Hilde was sobbing and cradling Duo’s head in her lap, trying to stop the blood from coming out of the injury. Just as she thought that she couldn’t scream anymore, a young girl with light brown braids emerged from one of the surrounding buildings.
“What’s wrong?”
“His head ... he’s bleeding badly.” Hilde allowed the group of young nurses surrounding the braided girl to place Duo on a stretcher.
“Don’t worry, everything will be okay.”
“Thanks ... um ...?” Hilde awaited the girl’s name.
“Sally. Sally Poe.”
“Hilde.”
The group walked into the infirmary and Hilde sat patiently in the waiting room for news on Duo’s condition. After awhile, Sally emerged, a grin shining on her face. “He’s going to be fine. His back concerned us more than his head wound, but he was merely bruised badly.”
Hilde breathed a heavy sigh of relief. “Oh thank goodness. I was so worried.”
“What happened exactly? How did he fall?”
“He didn’t fall. A friend of his pushed him. I’m not sure why, but he seemed very angry at him and he just pushed him as hard as he could.”
“Thank you. I’ll report this to the headmaster.” Sally bowed slightly and then turned to leave. Hilde walked down the quiet corridor which lead to Duo’s room. He was laying in his cot, sleeping. She pulled a chair up to the bed and sat.
“Why did he do this to you?” Hilde began to stroke Duo’s hair, her heart heavy for the boy. “It’s not fair. I’m glad you’re okay, though. I don’t know what I would have done if you had died.”
“You love him don’t you?” A quiet voice startled Hilde. She turned around to find the source, but could not. “I asked you a question. Do you love him?” The voice insisted.
“Y-yes. I do.”
“Then would you do anything for him?”
“Who are you?” Hilde rose from her seat and began walking in the direction of the voice.
“Stay put!” The voice hissed angrily. “Just answer my question.”
“I would ... but why do you that?” Hilde was met with silence. She began to walk around the room, trying to find some evidence of the owner of the voice. The only thing she found was a white envelope laying on the ground. She picked it up and pulled out a letter. As she read the letter her hand began to shake.
Hilde tried to steady herself, but was still in shock. She knew that she couldn’t tell anyone, and she wished now that she hadn’t picked up the letter. A groan from Duo forced Hilde to calm herself. She ran to his side and made sure that she stayed there to take care of him until he was well enough to leave the infirmary.
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Duo had written Heero almost every day since he had awakened in the infirmary. Hilde now knew the truth, yet she stayed by his side trying her best to be a good friend to him. Heero never responded to any of Duo’s letters.
On the day that Duo was released, he had hoped that Heero would be waiting for him outside under the oak tree, but yet again, there was no Heero. Duo accepted the fact that they were never going to be together again, and walked quietly back to his dorm, desperately trying to repress any hope that he’d be there.
The dorm room was empty. The twin beds had been separated and all of Heero’s clothes had been removed from the room. He had in fact moved and that hadn’t been a rumor. Only Trowa had known what was going on, and Heero had sworn him to confidence. Duo laughed humorlessly. What he and Heero had hadn’t been perfect, but it was the best thing that had ever happened to Duo. Naturally with his luck, it ended because of a stupid misunderstanding. With a sigh Duo decided that he should pour all of himself into his studies and not concern himself with Heero. Ever again.
Three Years Later ...
Somehow, despite the horrendous emptiness which filled Duo’s mind and heart, he had made it to the third phase. He was but one step closer to attempting to commune with his soul to find the name of his zanpakutou. He never saw Heero, but he had heard about his achievements. In fact, the two were at almost the same level, Heero was just a bit stronger than Duo.
As for Hilde, she had not left Duo’s side once, proclaiming that it was her fault, but there was no way that she could give up on their friendship. Duo hadn’t wanted to allow her to stay close, because she reminded him of what had happened, but he couldn’t push her away for she always found a way to come back into his life. He had other friends, but there was no one he allowed to see as deeply inside as he had Heero ... not even Hilde.
It was on one of their now many trips to Earth that he met someone that came very close to breaking through his barrier. She was tall, blonde, and a little reckless. Different enough from Heero to make him forget, but similar enough in attraction that made Duo ache for what he had had with Heero. Her name was Laurie and she was year behind Duo. She had already reached the fourth phase, so she had been placed with Duo’s outing group.
Today’s objective was to work in groups of two to fight Hollows. Always before they had been fake Hollows, but this time they were to test their skills on the real ones. A shinigami was with the teams at all times, as a safety precaution.
“So, you think we’ll see one today?” Duo gazed at the girl’s deep brown eyes, and the thought passed through his head that she was dangerous and he should stay away from her. Yet, Duo found himself drawn to her for some reason.
“Hmm ...” She smiled brightly and laughed a laugh which reminded Duo of a playful nymph. “I would like to try my skills out on one, but if not it’s enough to get and sit with you.” Laurie looked straight at Duo this time, her brown eyes glowing with an intensity which conveyed her feelings to him.
Duo felt somewhat uncomfortable. He and Heero and never officially broken up, and after all, he was by nature attracted to males not females. That same voice which had been hounding him since the first day he had met Laurie, screamed at him once again. “Don’t fall for it! You still love Heero!” But Heero hadn’t bothered to ever contact Duo in three years. It was time to move on, and be happy again. “I have to agree. Sitting with me is nice.” Duo grinned his best playful grin, deciding to flirt with her for all he was worth. Her laughter filled his senses again. “When we get back to Soul Society ... would you like to go to dinner with me?”
Laurie’s eyes lit up with surprise. She stuttered slightly when she answered, but her joy was evident in the soft voice. “Y-yes ... I would love to do that. I’m surprised you asked me. I was starting to think that I was going to have to ask you out.”
Duo chuckled lightly. “Sorry it took so long. I -- well, I should tell you that I had a ... boyfriend before.” Laurie’s face lit up with puzzlement and astonishment. “By the look on your face you obviously had no idea.”
“No. It’s fine. I don’t really care what you did before. So long as you put everything into this relationship now.” Duo knew in his heart that wasn’t entirely possible for him to ever do, but he would treat her with the respect which she deserved.
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Duo and Laurie had been seeing each other for six months before she dared to broach the sensitive subject of a closer, more intimate relationship. Duo had fully explained to her that he had lost his virginity to his ex-boyfriend, and that he had never been with anyone else but Heero. She had accepted it, and told him that she had been with her ex-boyfriend as well. Laurie’s ex, Zechs, had been the one to break up with her, but they had remained friends.
The talks started innocently enough, and then escalated. Laurie really wanted to sleep with Duo, who was still uncertain of everything. It wasn’t until one day in late Spring when Duo spotted Heero with Aya, now third seated shinigami of the eleventh gotei, that he decided to move forward. He would erase every memory he had of Heero with one night.
Laurie asked Duo a half dozen times whether he was certain he was ready before anything happened that night; Duo continually said that he was certain. After the wave of passion had passed Duo lay with a sleeping Laurie tucked within his arms. He felt so empty. He had believed that by committing himself to this girl, that Heero would be but a distant memory; however, that assumption had been completely wrong. In fact, Duo couldn’t think about anyone but Heero. The way his lips had felt on his fevered flesh. The brush of his strong and rough hands on parts so sensitive it drove him insane. Duo wanted Heero back, and this reality had never been so clear as it was that moment. He would have to figure out a way to tell Laurie, a way which wouldn’t completely crush her.
Duo was sitting on the couch in the main room of Laurie’s small apartment when she awakened. When she walked into the room and saw Duo’s face, she knew that it was over. After all, she had sensed the sadness within him the moment they had began to kiss the previous night. “We’re breaking up ... aren’t we.” Her voice was so small and soft it broke Duo’s heart. He had cared for her, but not the way she deserved.
“I can’t do this. I still love Heero so much that it’s painful. And I don’t want to be a dead weight to you. You deserve someone who will love you and only you. I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay. I knew it last night. I should’ve stopped what we were doing, but you seemed so insistent ... that well, I couldn’t.” Laurie sat next to Duo and leaned against him. “I’ll still be your friend. So if you need anything --”
Duo cut her off and stood. “No. I’m sorry Laurie. I did that once before and Heero ... well it was why we broke up. Let me do this myself. I dug my own hole and I’m determined to get out of it now.”
“I understand. Maybe after the two of you get back together, I can meet him. I’d really like to see the man who captured your heart so completely.” Duo grinned and left Laurie with a surprisingly light heart. He had a mission now to win back the affections of one Heero Yuy, and he was determined to do so.
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In this chapter (which is somewhat short because it's a bridge chapter) I've began using the term phase for their progress through the academy. Now, I've had numerous discussions with fellow Bleach fanatics and none of us can agree exactly what goes on in the academy (or why you're are there for so long). Abarai Renji (Vice-Captain of the sixth gotei) states that he's reached the third phase at one point in a flashback to when he and main female character, Kuchiki Rukia, were in the academy. I have used that as the basis for determining whether you graduate with honors or not. After something that someone said about the lower ranked members of the gotei not knowing their zanpakutou's name (don't fret if this doesn't make any sense it will by chapter eleven), I decided that it wasn't a factor in graduating from the academy. So, that's where I stand, and really I was only explaining this to those of you who do read the manga / watch the anime. Happy reading everyone!
-- Siberianknight
Warnings: Mild language and angst. Duo is with someone other than Heero in this, but it is only skimmed over nothing graphic ... but it was necessary. -- just to warn everyone.
Status: COMPLETE
Duo paced back and forth in his dorm room. It had been over five hours since Heero had witnessed the kiss and run away. With no idea where Heero was, Duo was becoming very concerned and slightly angry. He must have run through the events over a million times in his head, and every time he could see why Heero was upset; however, being gone this long and not even trying to talk to Duo was a little childish, or so Duo thought.
The sound of the door opening caused Duo’s heart to begin pounding within his chest. Heero stood in the doorway, a tired and sad expression upon his chiseled face. “Duo ...”
“Heero.” Duo suddenly began to feel awkward, unsure of what to say to this man whom he’d loved for the past five years.
“Duo why? Why did you kiss her?”
Duo’s mouth hang agape for a few moments, as the reality of what Heero had just asked him sank into his mind. “I -- God ... Heero, you really think that I would kiss someone other than you?! Heero -- if you think that I’d ever cheat on you, then you don’t really know me!” All the emotions which had been warring within Duo since the start of this mess, finally merged together and fed his anger. “How the hell could you think that of me!?” Duo grabbed a few clothes and stormed to the door. He paused and looked directly into Heero’s eyes. “Well!? Are you just going to stand there with that stupefied expression on your face?”
Heero’s response was a glare. Duo huffed and threw open the door, with a loud slam he was gone. Heero turned and stared at the white door. He was puzzled as to why Duo didn’t want to talk and try to work through everything. The question had been a simple one, and Heero had thought very hard about what he was going to say to Duo. However, what he had said upset Duo, and Heero had no idea why. “Duo’s so confusing sometimes.” Heero walked over to his bed and lay back onto the fluffy softness.
He gazed blankly at the ceiling. “I’ll wait until he calms down, then talk to him ... after all, I’ll see him in class tomorrow.” Heero rolled onto his side; the empty space beside him hurt him more than he had expected. A knot slowly formed in the pit of his stomach, and a tear quietly escaped from his eye. What had he done?
Duo never showed for his classes the next day, and Heero knew that it was because of him. He had replayed their very short confrontation over and over in his head, but was never able to figure out just what had angered Duo. It wasn’t as if Duo hadn’t kissed Hilde, because he did, so that made Heero’s question legitimate. “Heero!” A familiar voice called out to him from across the quad. Heero tried to find who it belonged to, but there were too many people walking before him. Finally he noticed a blond head bobbing in and out through the crowd. It was Quatre. “Heero, there you are. I’ve been looking everywhere for you.”
“I was in class.”
“I’ve got a message from Duo. He said that if you want to try talking again, meet him at the oak tree in the quad this evening around eight.”
Heero felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from his heart, Duo was giving him a second chance. “Thank you, Quatre.” He was unable to hide the bright smile which formed on his face, but he didn’t really care if Quatre saw how happy that made him.
“You’re welcome.”
Duo sat under the massive oak which was in the center of the quad. The campus was quiet this night, and the stars shown brightly down on the snow covered ground. Duo looked behind him when he heard footsteps approaching. He was disappointed that it wasn’t Heero, but it was still early.
Hilde sat down next to Duo and smiled sheepishly. “I saw you sitting here by yourself and thought you might be lonely.”
“No, I’m waiting on someone.”
“Oh, really? Well, can I wait with you?”
“Sure.” Hilde hid her smile behind her hand; she leaned slightly against Duo’s shoulder and waited with him in silence.
Heero walked through the snow, his heart feeling hopeful and his mind racing trying to think of what to say to Duo. He never expected the walk upon the scene which lay before him. Hilde was tucked under Duo’s arm, her head resting on his shoulder. Heero’s heart lurched into his throat; he didn’t know what to say or do. If he continued toward Duo and confronted him, he could hear exactly what he didn’t want to hear; however, if he ran away he would always wonder, but he would be safe from being the one who was turned down.
Heero’s feet moved on their own free will up to Duo. Anger flooded his senses. Duo was elated to see that Heero had arrived, but was puzzled as to why he looked so angry. Then he remembered that Hilde had become cold and Duo had draped his cloak around the two of them. “Heero ... wait --” Heero grabbed Duo’s kimono and lifted him to his feet.
“Bastard.” Heero whispered, tears stinging his eyes. He shoved Duo violently back against the tree, causing Duo’s lower back to hit hard against the top of the bench. Duo’s head snapped backwards from the impact and slammed against the trunk of the tree with a sickening thud. Hilde screamed as Duo slumped down onto the ground. Heero glared at the girl and then stormed off in the direction of the dorm.
Hilde tried to rouse Duo, but he had been knocked out completely. Blood gushed from the wound on the back of his head, causing the young girl more concern. “Someone help me! Please!” Hilde was sobbing and cradling Duo’s head in her lap, trying to stop the blood from coming out of the injury. Just as she thought that she couldn’t scream anymore, a young girl with light brown braids emerged from one of the surrounding buildings.
“What’s wrong?”
“His head ... he’s bleeding badly.” Hilde allowed the group of young nurses surrounding the braided girl to place Duo on a stretcher.
“Don’t worry, everything will be okay.”
“Thanks ... um ...?” Hilde awaited the girl’s name.
“Sally. Sally Poe.”
“Hilde.”
The group walked into the infirmary and Hilde sat patiently in the waiting room for news on Duo’s condition. After awhile, Sally emerged, a grin shining on her face. “He’s going to be fine. His back concerned us more than his head wound, but he was merely bruised badly.”
Hilde breathed a heavy sigh of relief. “Oh thank goodness. I was so worried.”
“What happened exactly? How did he fall?”
“He didn’t fall. A friend of his pushed him. I’m not sure why, but he seemed very angry at him and he just pushed him as hard as he could.”
“Thank you. I’ll report this to the headmaster.” Sally bowed slightly and then turned to leave. Hilde walked down the quiet corridor which lead to Duo’s room. He was laying in his cot, sleeping. She pulled a chair up to the bed and sat.
“Why did he do this to you?” Hilde began to stroke Duo’s hair, her heart heavy for the boy. “It’s not fair. I’m glad you’re okay, though. I don’t know what I would have done if you had died.”
“You love him don’t you?” A quiet voice startled Hilde. She turned around to find the source, but could not. “I asked you a question. Do you love him?” The voice insisted.
“Y-yes. I do.”
“Then would you do anything for him?”
“Who are you?” Hilde rose from her seat and began walking in the direction of the voice.
“Stay put!” The voice hissed angrily. “Just answer my question.”
“I would ... but why do you that?” Hilde was met with silence. She began to walk around the room, trying to find some evidence of the owner of the voice. The only thing she found was a white envelope laying on the ground. She picked it up and pulled out a letter. As she read the letter her hand began to shake.
Hilde tried to steady herself, but was still in shock. She knew that she couldn’t tell anyone, and she wished now that she hadn’t picked up the letter. A groan from Duo forced Hilde to calm herself. She ran to his side and made sure that she stayed there to take care of him until he was well enough to leave the infirmary.
Duo had written Heero almost every day since he had awakened in the infirmary. Hilde now knew the truth, yet she stayed by his side trying her best to be a good friend to him. Heero never responded to any of Duo’s letters.
On the day that Duo was released, he had hoped that Heero would be waiting for him outside under the oak tree, but yet again, there was no Heero. Duo accepted the fact that they were never going to be together again, and walked quietly back to his dorm, desperately trying to repress any hope that he’d be there.
The dorm room was empty. The twin beds had been separated and all of Heero’s clothes had been removed from the room. He had in fact moved and that hadn’t been a rumor. Only Trowa had known what was going on, and Heero had sworn him to confidence. Duo laughed humorlessly. What he and Heero had hadn’t been perfect, but it was the best thing that had ever happened to Duo. Naturally with his luck, it ended because of a stupid misunderstanding. With a sigh Duo decided that he should pour all of himself into his studies and not concern himself with Heero. Ever again.
Somehow, despite the horrendous emptiness which filled Duo’s mind and heart, he had made it to the third phase. He was but one step closer to attempting to commune with his soul to find the name of his zanpakutou. He never saw Heero, but he had heard about his achievements. In fact, the two were at almost the same level, Heero was just a bit stronger than Duo.
As for Hilde, she had not left Duo’s side once, proclaiming that it was her fault, but there was no way that she could give up on their friendship. Duo hadn’t wanted to allow her to stay close, because she reminded him of what had happened, but he couldn’t push her away for she always found a way to come back into his life. He had other friends, but there was no one he allowed to see as deeply inside as he had Heero ... not even Hilde.
It was on one of their now many trips to Earth that he met someone that came very close to breaking through his barrier. She was tall, blonde, and a little reckless. Different enough from Heero to make him forget, but similar enough in attraction that made Duo ache for what he had had with Heero. Her name was Laurie and she was year behind Duo. She had already reached the fourth phase, so she had been placed with Duo’s outing group.
Today’s objective was to work in groups of two to fight Hollows. Always before they had been fake Hollows, but this time they were to test their skills on the real ones. A shinigami was with the teams at all times, as a safety precaution.
“So, you think we’ll see one today?” Duo gazed at the girl’s deep brown eyes, and the thought passed through his head that she was dangerous and he should stay away from her. Yet, Duo found himself drawn to her for some reason.
“Hmm ...” She smiled brightly and laughed a laugh which reminded Duo of a playful nymph. “I would like to try my skills out on one, but if not it’s enough to get and sit with you.” Laurie looked straight at Duo this time, her brown eyes glowing with an intensity which conveyed her feelings to him.
Duo felt somewhat uncomfortable. He and Heero and never officially broken up, and after all, he was by nature attracted to males not females. That same voice which had been hounding him since the first day he had met Laurie, screamed at him once again. “Don’t fall for it! You still love Heero!” But Heero hadn’t bothered to ever contact Duo in three years. It was time to move on, and be happy again. “I have to agree. Sitting with me is nice.” Duo grinned his best playful grin, deciding to flirt with her for all he was worth. Her laughter filled his senses again. “When we get back to Soul Society ... would you like to go to dinner with me?”
Laurie’s eyes lit up with surprise. She stuttered slightly when she answered, but her joy was evident in the soft voice. “Y-yes ... I would love to do that. I’m surprised you asked me. I was starting to think that I was going to have to ask you out.”
Duo chuckled lightly. “Sorry it took so long. I -- well, I should tell you that I had a ... boyfriend before.” Laurie’s face lit up with puzzlement and astonishment. “By the look on your face you obviously had no idea.”
“No. It’s fine. I don’t really care what you did before. So long as you put everything into this relationship now.” Duo knew in his heart that wasn’t entirely possible for him to ever do, but he would treat her with the respect which she deserved.
Duo and Laurie had been seeing each other for six months before she dared to broach the sensitive subject of a closer, more intimate relationship. Duo had fully explained to her that he had lost his virginity to his ex-boyfriend, and that he had never been with anyone else but Heero. She had accepted it, and told him that she had been with her ex-boyfriend as well. Laurie’s ex, Zechs, had been the one to break up with her, but they had remained friends.
The talks started innocently enough, and then escalated. Laurie really wanted to sleep with Duo, who was still uncertain of everything. It wasn’t until one day in late Spring when Duo spotted Heero with Aya, now third seated shinigami of the eleventh gotei, that he decided to move forward. He would erase every memory he had of Heero with one night.
Laurie asked Duo a half dozen times whether he was certain he was ready before anything happened that night; Duo continually said that he was certain. After the wave of passion had passed Duo lay with a sleeping Laurie tucked within his arms. He felt so empty. He had believed that by committing himself to this girl, that Heero would be but a distant memory; however, that assumption had been completely wrong. In fact, Duo couldn’t think about anyone but Heero. The way his lips had felt on his fevered flesh. The brush of his strong and rough hands on parts so sensitive it drove him insane. Duo wanted Heero back, and this reality had never been so clear as it was that moment. He would have to figure out a way to tell Laurie, a way which wouldn’t completely crush her.
Duo was sitting on the couch in the main room of Laurie’s small apartment when she awakened. When she walked into the room and saw Duo’s face, she knew that it was over. After all, she had sensed the sadness within him the moment they had began to kiss the previous night. “We’re breaking up ... aren’t we.” Her voice was so small and soft it broke Duo’s heart. He had cared for her, but not the way she deserved.
“I can’t do this. I still love Heero so much that it’s painful. And I don’t want to be a dead weight to you. You deserve someone who will love you and only you. I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay. I knew it last night. I should’ve stopped what we were doing, but you seemed so insistent ... that well, I couldn’t.” Laurie sat next to Duo and leaned against him. “I’ll still be your friend. So if you need anything --”
Duo cut her off and stood. “No. I’m sorry Laurie. I did that once before and Heero ... well it was why we broke up. Let me do this myself. I dug my own hole and I’m determined to get out of it now.”
“I understand. Maybe after the two of you get back together, I can meet him. I’d really like to see the man who captured your heart so completely.” Duo grinned and left Laurie with a surprisingly light heart. He had a mission now to win back the affections of one Heero Yuy, and he was determined to do so.
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